Community
At Providence: A Christian Montessori Community, we believe that education is about more than just academics—it’s about building a thriving community where students, parents, staff, and local partners come together to support each child’s journey. In this section, you’ll discover how our classrooms, staff, and families collaborate to create an environment that nurtures the whole child, both inside and outside the classroom. From active parental involvement to hands-on learning and community service, every aspect of our school is designed to empower students to grow in wisdom, confidence, and purpose.
Classroom
Our classrooms are designed to foster deep, meaningful learning and cultivate relationships that matter. Every child is mentored by someone and serves as a mentor to another, fostering a spirit of community, leadership, and mutual support. In our multi-age classrooms, older students guide younger ones, modeling skills and knowledge, while younger students look up to them, creating a natural flow of learning. This mentoring also extends beyond the classroom as students engage with peers from different age groups throughout the school, learning valuable lessons in service, leadership, and compassion. This structure ensures that every child is both supported and empowered, with relationships that are built on trust and respect, helping each student grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Staff and Administration
Our staff and administration operate as a united team, everyone taking on roles they best serve while being willing to lend a hand in anything that makes the school better for our children. The staff collaborates daily, asking essential questions like, “Who is best equipped to address this challenge?” or “How can we support this child or family to ensure they thrive?” Every decision is made with the child’s growth and well-being at the forefront. This dynamic approach ensures that we continually assess how we can become an even better school. Our educators, all with Montessori training, share a commitment not only to academic excellence but to character development, working closely with families and students to nurture their full potential. Through ongoing professional development and collaboration, we strive to stay at the forefront of Learner-driven education, offering a space where each child can flourish.
Parents
Parents at Providence play an active role in shaping our community. They serve on various committees led by our board members, including Building and Grounds, Generosity, and Event Planning. Parent Ambassadors are also an integral part of our community, helping new families acclimate through our Parent Ambassadors Program, mentoring other students, and even serving as guest speakers or internship site coordinators. By partnering with us, parents help create a rich, supportive environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Community Engagement
We believe that learning should extend beyond the classroom walls, which is why our Leaving to Learn initiatives provide real-world experiences for students. These initiatives include community service projects, field studies, job shadowing, and internships, allowing students to connect their learning to the wider world. Middle and high school students are also involved in our service organization, Rotary Interact Club, which helps them develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility toward their community. By the time they graduate, each student has completed over 400 hours of internships and job shadowing experiences, preparing them to make a meaningful impact in their future careers and communities.
Our commitment to community engagement ensures that our students are not just academically prepared but also ready to be active, compassionate, and innovative leaders in the world around them.